30 BEST Skyrim Mods You Should Be Using In 2024

[@SynMods]

Click this link sponsr.is/bootdev_syngaming and use my code SYNGAMING to get 25% off your first payment for boot.dev. That’s 25% off your first month or your first year, depending on the subscription you choose. Hi, guys! Apologies for the absence, had a bit a health scare recently, but luckily everything is in order! Ask me any questions you have, I read almost all comments you post below. Much love, Syn

[@termlesscipher8045]

Can you put your modpack up for download?

[@Peter33-33]

fr i would love to get your modpack. Its takes so long and it is so hard to mod the game the good way.

[@Sir_Prize427]

All these years and I still can't believe how lucky we are to have modders creating free content for everyone.

[@Zdaren]

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[@rdm217]

@@Zdaren test

[@johnking7054]

I feel like at this point. To pass a college course you need to drop dlc content 😅

[@alperozturk2504]

A complete modlist of yours would be amazing!!!

[@PatKenoo7]

@@alperozturk2504 there is one

[@flamingbird101]

Thanks for skipping the intro and getting right into it!

[@MRawesom100]

yeah man this should be the norm of KZbin i hate the stupid intros

[@SnailHatan]

What, are you literally incapable of basic thought and using the scroll bar for a whole 5 seconds? My god, kids will complain about literally anything these days

[@wretchededits8426]

@@SnailHatansays the one complaining to us about us..get a life boomer

[@jameslock8997]

Syn, I'm not kidding when I say this: You make some of the greatest videos on this freaking platform. That Solitude overhaul absolutely blew me away. Paused to comment this, still watching!

[@BEAR030.]

james, I'm not kidding when I say this: You make some of the greatest comments on this freaking platform. No but seriously, being nice to ppl. goes a long way especially for content creators, I am sure he was happy seeing ur comment, even I was. Wish you all the best, stay blessed.

[@matthijscalje4143]

​@BEAR030. Bear, I'm not kidding when I say this: You make some of the best replies on this freaking platform. No bit seriously, acknowledging kindness where it is due, giving positive feedback. The world could use more of that. Wish you all the best, stay blessed.

[@bulkvanderhuge9006]

The things that Modders have done with Morrowind, Oblivion and SKyrim are just incredible. They've turned them into completely different games.

[@mildlydazed9608]

The Forgotten City started as a Skyrim mod and now it’s an actual game

[@naomy1701]

several games even per original game if u count all the quests and missions and changes possible, i mean Skyrim alone could be counted as 10+ different games with combat changes and all ^^ very awesome 👍

[@GhoulSlayer-ik3dk]

I doubt anybody cares but I can tend to be a bit slow at times when it comes to modding games, BUT AFTER COUNTLESS TRIES, downloading the wrong script extender, etc... I can PROUDLY say im currently downloading the mods and some ive even tested "Sovngard, a nordic font" and it WORKS!!! Im so happy to be playing the ultimate skyrim experience, SHOUTOUT to people like Syn_Gaming who make this new experience way less stressful, im subscribing 100%

[@Molarhorizon]

Yep it's a great feeling congrats. My first time modding specifically Star Wars Battlefront 2 (2005) was such a triumphant moment, for hours trying to figure it out and doing so moments before logging off for the night! Was so pumped jumping around celebrating, y'know the feeling. It really was an execution file, with some added folders in the files, quite simple, but for me it was real difficult, and how I started improving, it's always great conquering challenges, and learning stuff. Skyrim modding is a lot harder, and always feels good when 'It Just Works', Good luck on future modding endeavors!

[@matheussantos9367]

Congrats! That’s awesome, and you should be proud! I’ve only just started my modding journey as well, the feeling I had when I booted the game for the first time after installing my enb with new textures and trees, lighting and everything is something I’ll never forget

[@fablesgrave1472]

Congratulations brother, enjoy the experience and don’t get TOO mod hungry 😂 The mod addiction grips us all

[@mrcoldmiser]

Grats!

[@mdalion]

These videos are more enjoyable after you've quit the vicious modding cycle of Skyrim. These mods are wildly impressive, but Skyrim modding has grown way beyond the reach of mere mortal gamers.

[@mrtguero]

I shall return when I buy god like pc and then mod the game like hell. I dont know when that will posible tho. Im watching these videos until that day comes, notting the mods that I like. Hope I will see that day...

[@zweihander00]

@@mrtguero hope you are able to one day! I only had a shitty office laptop that was made in 2015 but it didn't stop me from modding the game (I got about 900 mods but the laptop's gpu burned a few months later and I am certain of the cause lol) I got a new pc a few weeks ago and now I am on the journey of modding this game again, with no fear of burning my gpu this time!

[@Valkirja1]

Always pleasure watching your videos. Grabbing that screenarcher menu as soon as I get home.

[@PatKenoo7]

There is a part of me that doesn't want to watch it because i know i will need to remod my game from the beginning. Anyway great job as always

[@Stig69]

But that's the best part :D

[@M3g4UBERn00b]

I really can't be bothered to re-install and re-mod my skyrim again, but this made me reeealllllly tempted to

[@3amshenanigans157]

🗣Do it, milk drinker 🍼

[@KasKamizuki]

Great video, packed with informative content. I'm installing 5 mods at least from this list.

[@SynMods]

Cheers.

[@newname69]

This is exactly the kind of video i was looking for , thanks G

[@DarkSide3211]

because of your video I re installed skyrim on my PC. It's been 10 years since I last played and I got the special edition way back but just didn't play it because I got distracted by fallout 4 for about 4 years during pandemic. I felt the urge of coming back because of fond memories of all the quests I did in this game. suddenly coming across the dark brotherhood, defeating Alduin, exploring the college of winterhold and it's secrets, Winning the War. Skyrim is just so much and no other game has been like it ever since. That's why even after all these years I find myself coming back and you're video is one of the reasons. not to mention the new mods that I'll spend countless hours installing and not even playing the game lol

[@DarkSide3211]

Because of your video, I've uninstalled Skyrim on my PC. Too much stuff about which version is which and spent too much time troubleshooting getting the mods to work rather than playing. Especially getting some modded mechanics to work properly and MCM giving me a pretty bad time not displaying my mods properly. Now this would be fine back then since it's what modders do. 90% modding the game 10% playing it. But im older now and i dont really have the liberty of having alot of free time now so I'd much rather prefer play the game.

[@shipmcgree6367]

So good. May the tes vi dev team take notes

[@swoljoe]

The amount of effort put into this video is freaking incredible!

[@SynMods]

I enjoy the process :)

[@seb_xavier]

Haven't played or looked at Skyrim for a long long time now, and curiosity made me check out what the game looks like now, and seeing this video has made my jaw drop. This doesn't even look like the same game I played 10 years ago. Wow. It baffles me how people create mods and make games live on for 10+years. It's made me want to get a PC and play Skyrim with all these mods

[@fugaciousbros5271]

Legacy of the dragonborn got me thinking what tamriels prehistoric life used to look like

[@Suhlss]

Im playing skyrim for the first time again in 10 years, all of this is new to me! And its so amazing what ppl have done with this game.

[@voltagemike4457]

Dude, what you do ALWAYS inspire my soul! i litterally enjoy your video so damn much i paused in middle just to write this ; I feels like you changed your name from a legendary mod showcase all of us know. But what i really meant to say is... ; YOUR WORK IS CRAZY PROFESIONNAL! SMOOOOOTH

[@somkhandagumbi]

I would also add lighting to the VFX, since the same author just released an update

[@katanna7773]

A lot of people asking about the hair mods you're using. Might be a good vid topic.

[@Abdullah-n7b9v]

Which UI mod do you use for the health, Magic And Stamina?? Really liked it...

[@Zach-ck5jv]

Incredible. Great video! I'm going to have to jump back in. I've been really wanting to find a modlist that makes all these kinds of changes without changing the main quest or the Helgen intro. Thank you for posting such good content!

[@TheSeventySin7]

Very impressive showcase! The editing is superb.

[@SynMods]

Cheers!

[@eugenmollenknoll9081]

for your next video you might wanna have a look at fat skyrim. Its technically a new lands mod, although it does not add a new worldspace but expands the playable area of the skyrim worldspace instead. Its leveldesign is top-tier, I enjoyed playing it a lot

[@otisvale9445]

Syn I love your content a lot! You always have the best mod showcases and its so professionally edited! I would love a dark/ necromancer show case mod video since I feel theres not too many of those

[@Kakkarot211]

This was a great rundown, gotta say the bestiary is something I didn’t realize was missing, but will add so much

[@トゥルーマンチャンネル]

all these mods are amazing and there is a bunch I didn't know about which caught me by surprise as I just completed a new load order just recently. This videos really well made!

[@spacefan36]

It would help so much to have just one mod with the best mods all in it together xF

[@spacefan36]

cause I only have played a few hours so far...never gotten anywhere really with the story and all, but want to make a full playthrough of it, but need a bit more visual and all so my brain won't just "nah" out of it.

[@Aingz1]

@@spacefan36 you could always try downloading a pre-made modlist, like Nolvus i.e. It has a auto installer that does basically everything. I've said nolvus but there are others as well. gl

[@2xghostx2]

4:59 Those Assets look Great ;) Nice work Syn!

[@208xx]

Thiiiiiicc

[@morganfountain2015]

hey hi love the videos............ whats the hair mod you are using? plz and thank you

[@1Scimetar]

So, there's a lot more than just fire and frost graphics overhauls by Kittytail over on the Nexus. I just looked after seeing the mods by them showcased here, and there are nearly three pages with twenty mods each on their profile, each one overhauling the looks of a different kind of magical effects, including lightning, dragon's breath, and several other things as well. I'm just saying that you might not want to only look at the mods with links provided by Syn Gaming.

[@Tomatokillz]

Thanks for checking out my Whiterun :)

[@SynMods]

My pleasure. :)

[@Angelfyre.]

The Skyrim modding community never ceases to amaze me

[@tenebres5791]

there are also Bestiary addons for KYE2, Vigilant and other small replacers by other authors, for example, that sweet labrador in your video!! i recommend

[@TheUnoriginalGamersArmy]

I love watching your videos so much dude, its amazing. What hair mods were you using in these clips?

[@TheDraiden]

I would love to see a video showcasing the different hair mods. Especially SMP enabled hair. They are very hard to find unless you know exactly where to find them. As many do not exist on nexus.

[@drifknight96]

great showcase! Man! this game is surely deserves the "immortal game" title with these mods.

[@Owen-jl3gj]

These mods are so wild I thought I clicked on a video for a different game

[@showaker4755]

I just wanna know what armor mod is in the thumbnail and on the left at 1:30

[@merovmerov7631]

Damn, i would love to see wabajack modlists for this video and the combat one. That would definitely justify reinstalling the game with a brand new playthrough for a lot of players

[@mappickle2379]

I'm glad you are better and back with us! Your videos are inspiring to me.

[@SynMods]

Thank you, much appreciated!

[@ArrozMisto]

I don't think you ever did a video about what mods you use for your characters' skin/3d model, could you do a video just on player character and NPC aesthetic mods?

[@radzio40k]

8:37 come on modders, make fluffy labladogo! 😻

[@radzio40k]

or german shepherd... u know wherer to get it 😏

[@elenadostoyevska3465]

Thank you for the continuous modding coverage, syn!

[@SynMods]

My pleasure :)

[@kingofbel6499]

Very well done video. I would just like to know what dog mod is that 8:39

[@Andarus]

First Person Interactions sadly does not work with Immersive Camera.

[@forfoxsake4079]

Which hair mods are you using?

[@callanlandis4300]

4:17 FORHONOR MENTIONED RAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH

[@Pseudohedron]

Perfectly in time for lunch. Also, SAM is god-tier for screens! Great vid Syn

[@jonathanpalma713]

Can't believe next Gen games don't even get this much attention to detail! Just that first mod should be in every game by default.

[@johnsandoval1855]

7:45 , what mod are you using that leaves the affect behind from the swords? I just got LOTD due to your videos last week and have so much left to go. I also love the lighting indoors you have, what lighting set up is that?

[@jameslink6623]

Your graphics are awesome, are you using a collection?

[@xavierheinstien9701]

The dress at 14:03. I have seen it in ZZjay Skyrim Attire, but where is the HDT for it? I have looked everywhere...

[@lans5381]

Can we do a drunk mead mod! Blurry vision the more you drink with character effects extra strength but triple vision lol

[@zdepodany]

We NEED your complete mod list!

[@philippe220]

OMG ! What is your mod collection and your characters, especially at 6:40 with armor please ? Very nice job thanks for sharing with us !!

[@TheUnoriginalGamersArmy]

HDT-SMP Sona Armor. :) lemme know when u find the hair mod in the beginning lol

[@wishwewere1256]

5:50 Bro has that skimpy PSboss's Dibella statue installed.

[@Dustinclev-3]

Excuse me man I’d really appreciate if you could show your load order or tell me what mods you use for lighting and first person swimming. Your first person swimming looks better than any rpg I’ve played

[@ivanjurcevic259]

What are the female armor mods used in the video Syn? Thanks

[@shiro8390]

your characters look so good, what skin/appereance/character creation mods are you using?

[@DanteLira12O]

Hey really cool video, i grabbed a few mods for my new playthrough! :D if you dont mind me asking, what mods did you use to make the water (and diving animation) at 7:00 - 7:10 look that good? i fell in love with that view :O

[@Arutima]

A lot of mods are getting updated to be less script heavy. Which is a good thing

[@Serenity5460]

ah damn, already liked. Fantastic job with the blue palast!

[@SynMods]

Cheers.

[@Sam87hitk]

Which armor mod are you using at 10:02?

[@zachselbr]

I would LOVE legacy of the dragonborn IF they didn't add like a million fetch quests

[@AlexMercerRulz]

Would love to know the hairstyle mod at 0:25, looks so damn good

[@grymmoire]

It’s from Dint999 hair pack

[@AlexMercerRulz]

@@grymmoire Thank you so much

[@Nekigora]

did you use picho during the entire video or only at the end? somehow picho in my game doesn't look the same as in yours

[@grandpacrispy]

Whats the hair mod shown at 43 seconds into the vid?

[@eyoshinthemaximum]

Man I got so excited when I saw the Screen Archer chapter, I had no clue what Screen Archers were so I though us Archery fans got another mod :(. Still a great video though

[@mousommaji1642]

got tricked here same 🤣well, do you know what that bow and arrow set is from, the one his female character is using, red fletching arrows and bow

[@eyoshinthemaximum]

@@mousommaji1642 no sorry 💔

[@jaderiver2905]

Like the hair your girls wearing . black n white w=version with the plat, can I ask what your ui is that your using with little symbol before the 3 lines in the top left corner, and the 3 little widgets with it please ?

[@coolertyp3663]

Hi I already asked on another vid and you said the hair mod of 0:34 is one of dints. Sorry to ask again, but I searched all of patreon and couldn’t find it. Is it behind a paywall or what is the specific name? Thank you so much in advance and keep up the lovely videos!

[@bloodstormuk2404]

13:14. What mod includes this hairstyle?

[@bulkvanderhuge9006]

I used to use Legacy of the Dragonborn, but the amount of PATCHES got INSANELY RIDICULOUS. 95% of my Load Order was Patches for LoTD.

[@icecreamassassin3006]

That's because legacy is a central piece for particular load outs and provides support for displaying stuff from over a hundred other mods.

[@tobybll]

I will never not be amazed by mods for this game

[@Levyathyn]

Is there a pretty solid, definitive list of top tier mods to add to the game in terms of tested compatibility? I'm not really sure how much of a modded experience I want; I'm okay going back through the base game since it's been a long time, but I'm deadset on at least some graphical improvements and anything else cool I can mesh together. But I really don't know how I'd even check if they were all compatible with each other.

[@lenina17]

Hi, where did you get those character presets from? Koralina? Viper?

[@venandnear]

What mods do I need to use to make my characters this beautiful?... the wabbajack or mod collection ones that I downloaded before never made my characters look good like that.

[@SynMods]

There is a video planned in my backlog that will showcase the entire character creator overhaul I use, I am just unsure when will this be pushed out.

[@Drahkonis]

Love these mods. Are these included in your Patreon mod list guide?

[@iwerouto]

Hello! Thanks for all your great work! Love your videos! Can you please tell what the outfit at 3:42?

[@Mugen88888]

Awesome mods, great review on them, thanks!

[@SynMods]

Thanks for watching!

[@lawsonic]

didnt really see this in video.. Does hair follow gravity? eg. a long haired woman bows. and her hair flows down

[@frozentspark2105]

Legacy v6 sucks. It was fine the way it was. They added 800 more collectables. Stability issues and framerate drops, and the guild questline (which wasn't very good to begin with in my opinion). I put in 217 hrs in v6 and wished i hadn't deleted/upgraded from v5.

[@sivertsaetre8490]

What LoTD visual mods are you using to make the museum look that refined and good?

[@Heemeyer-vs2pj]

YO SYN what did you mean by evg having an update to 2.2 i only see v 1.0 on nexus, great vid as always! also what is the female armor at 1:35 its amazin!

[@SynMods]

I was talking about OAR's 2.2 update. The outfit is Hercules Might.

[@Heemeyer-vs2pj]

@@SynMods thanks Man!

[@MahdiAttieh]

Watching your video and seeing the combat animation and great graphic. What is the best way to mod my game like that ? IS there a modpack that can ease the process or gotta do it like in the past with one mod at a time.

[@games_mods]

Nolvus

[@KaiSaeren]

Do you do videos for companion/quest mods as well? Seems like you mostly do animations and visuals :(

[@broodjejonko]

Thank you modders for your hard work and giving it for free, you are all legends❤️

[@SCSAsJorts]

Babe wake up, Syn just dropped a mod video

[@SynMods]

🫡

[@asgeirkvitvik6685]

what texture pack are you using for Solitude? looks dope AF

[@spiritwolf302]

How did you get all of the animation mods to work since some of the required mods for them are out of date?

[@dennis13spartan]

Great video!! Do you have the name or link of the music for the Solitude segment, specifically at 05:40 ? Thanks!

[@SynMods]

It's from an MMO called Lost Ark. Glory of Luterra.

[@dennis13spartan]

@@SynMods Thank you so much!!!

[@wanderoustree]

How do you get your lighting like that? I use nolvus and thought it was good but this blows it out of the water

[@vergil_vt]

12:50 lore accurate Skyrim.

[@blackdeath099]

8:55 what's that armor?

[@laradibsdall1327]

can you check out dynamic grip ? I think it would be perfect for spellblade builds but im too dense to get it to work

[@oddo8793]

what is the outfit at 14:34? It looks so good but I can't tell if its vanilla or a mod

[@jarretthompson5074]

I can't find that armor from the 0:45 mark ANYWHERE...does anyone happen to know what it's called? Edit: as a matter of fact, is there an armor mods list of Syn's anywhere? There are a ton of armor mods I have seen in his videos that I can't seem to find.

[@SynMods]

The armor set is called Hercules Might, made by SunJeong.

[@jarretthompson5074]

@@SynMods you sir, are a godsend to us gamers. I'm a married dude in my 30's with 3 kids and yet I still set down and take time to play skyrim for a couple of hours each week. It's really nice to have someone that keeps up with the new stuff and presents it in an entertaining yet informative way that lets me decide if it fits my play style. Keep up the awesome work brother.

[@methodhardie9193]

Hi curious what the hairstyle is from the 3:40 mark? Thanks!